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Due to its diversity, the United States is the safest destination for students, especially those from India, and racism need not be a concern. Therefore, the US is a safe country for Indian students in that regard. USCIS (US Citizenship and Immigration Services) reports that 1,99,812 Indian students travelled to the USA in 2022 to pursue higher education. In 2022, there were 19% more Indian students in the US. About 37% of the students from India who were admitted were female. The US continues to be the most popular study destination, drawing more than 9,00,000 students from more than 200 countries, according to the 2021 Open Doors report.
Why Study in the USA?
Although various students may have quite diverse motivations for considering studying abroad, there are a few distinctive characteristics that set studying in the USA apart from other options. Here are a few explanations from EduAbroadNow as to why international students would want to consider attending a US university:
- The United States receives the most admissions applications each year and enrols the most international students.
- According to the QS and THE World rankings published each year, 1,500 US colleges are among the top 10 globally.
- Along with having the most colleges in the world, the US also offers a wide variety of course opinions and specialisations.
- The USA, which is home to some of the largest MNCs, is the country that many people choose to work in after studying abroad.
- International students who are enrolled in US universities have the option of working during that time in order to get experience and pay for living expenses.
USA Education System
The fact that the US lacks an educational system may surprise a lot of students who plan to pursue higher education there. Only by the cash it provides, which is limited, can the federal government have an impact on education. There is no national high school graduation test, unlike the CBSE board exams in India. However, there are state graduation tests that students must pass in order to graduate.
Types of Colleges in USA
There are a few colleges in the USA that are distinct from the country’s currently accredited institutions, some of which are listed below:
State School/College/University:The 50 states that make up the United States each operate at least one university or institution that offers affordable, high-quality higher education to students. These universities are supported by their respective state governments and have cutting-edge infrastructure. For instance, Texas A&M University or the University of California. Students must meet a minimum percentage requirement in order to be admitted to American colleges, and different schools have varying selection standards.
Private university/college: Unlike public schools, these privately owned establishments are more expensive.
Community Colleges: Community colleges provide transferrable associate degrees or two-year certification programmes. In order to finish their degrees, graduates at community colleges typically transfer to universities or four-year institutions. The credits they have obtained at the community college may be transferred. ESL classes and other programmes are available at community colleges to help students get ready to enrol in university-level coursework.
Technology Institutes: These are the institutions that provide four-year scientific and technology programmes.
Liberal Arts College: Students pursuing a liberal arts degree concentrate on a field of their choosing, known as a “major,” but they are also obliged to complete General Education classes in nearly every other subject area available. In contrast to universities, which offer the same major in two or more degree areas, liberal arts colleges often offer one broad area of study. Even if a student majors in mathematics, they can still opt to work as engineers.
The educational systems in the US and India are very dissimilar. Indians are often the largest group of foreign students studying in the US and the top recipients of high-skilled H-1B visas. According to US government data, Indian immigrants are better educated than the general immigrant population, more likely to speak fluent English, more likely to enter the country on employment-based visas, and less likely to live in poverty.
STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) fields are particularly popular among Indians who work in them. The majority of immigrants from India settle in California, Texas, and New Jersey.
During the academic year 2022–2023, 1,99,812 Indian students were enrolled in US universities across the top-ranked student cities mentioned above. The following well-liked courses accepted these students: Business Management, Computer Science, Finance and Accounting, Economics, Communications/Media, and Physical and Life Sciences.
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